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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing some indications of strength, which has helped to enhance the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There really are lots of businesses who are feeling this growth and are seeking to expand, although they may be a little uncertain in making the capital investment. They may find it hard to invest in more space until credit is more accessible and available and the economy is on more solid ground.
There are other savings to be incurred by not moving other than the obvious real estate savings. For instance: the utilities such as heating and air conditioning, sewage, electric and water; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are among the main areas.
If you additionally increase the travel of the lift truck, this will ultimately result in higher fuel expenses, and an accelerated depreciation of the machine which can result in increased maintenance expenses and additional labor expenses.
Expansion is not only based on warehousing. TFA provides options for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions include: tax benefits, containment rooms, clean rooms as well as flexibility in location.
One more great expansion alternative is portable mezzanines. These can be utilized to hold modular offices and provide vertical space for things located on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be used for product storage also. Another option for freeing up more valuable floor space can be done by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.